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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
A rock-cut Shiva temple on the Thiruthangal granite hill, believed to have been built by the Pandyan minister Gurukalathirayan in 1233 CE. It shares the hill with the Ninra Narayana Perumal Divya Desam and a Murugan shrine, forming a rock-hill temple complex. The site lies about 4 km from Sivakasi.
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Before you go to Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruthangal
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal is planned from Thiruthangal, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Thiruthangal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruthangal or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Karunellinathar Temple, ThiruthangalSeasonal guide
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Today at Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
In Thiruthangal, ~4 km from Sivakasi; nearest railway station Sivakasi (~4 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~55 km.
Getting around Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
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Nearby
What’s near Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
templeSri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur 18.3 km · ~30 min by cab · straight line
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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
How do I reach Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Base yourself in Thiruthangal or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
About an hour.
What else is near Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Nearby you can pair Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal (920 m), Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) (4.2 km), Sivakasi (4.8 km), Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur (18.3 km).
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